Monday, January 13, 2014

7 Round 2014 NFL MOCK DRAFT

2014 NFL MOCK DRAFT V.57 Rounds

Updated: (1/24/14)

ROUND ONE

1. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater
QB, Louisville

Teddy
Bridgewater is my #1 QB prospect and has everything you look for in a franchise
QB.At 6’3, 200lbs he is a little light
but I have no doubt he can put on 10-15lbs during the draft process to settle
down his critics.A strong, accurate
passer who excels at keeping his cool in the pocket and throwing on the run
when pressure forces him outside.Great
vision and touch to go along with his leadership and command in the huddle.

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, RT, ILB, S, and CB

2. St. Louis Rams (via Washington): Jake Matthews OT,
Texas A&M

At 6’5,
305lbs, Matthews is the fighting off Greg Robinson to be the #1 offensive
tackle selected in a talented class (less now with players returning).He excels as a pass protector with experience
as a right and left tackle, his future is at left tackle.With NFL bloodlines, he has been around the
game his entire life and carries himself like a pro.He’s the safest pick in the draft but lacks
the upside of LT Greg Robinson.

Team Needs:
OT, S, WR, CB (*Trade down alert*)Rams #2
pick is for sale ( To Falcons for Clowney), maybe they can move down and still
pick LT Jake Matthews/Greg Robinson or they can pick DE Clowney even though
they have DE’s Robert Quinn/Chris Long.WR Sammy Watkins would look good here too.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney DE, South
Carolina

The 6’6,
270lb Defensive End is a freakish athlete with unlimited upside.He compares favorably to a combination of pro
bowl DE’s Julius Peppers and Robert Quinn.I don’t care that his stats were down in 2013, all I’m doing is
projecting his game to the next level and he has a great future.It seems pretty clear that he was just protecting
himself from injury, which is understandable considering what former teammate
RB Marcus Lattimore went through last year.His size/speed/power can’t be denied and he should be a double digit
sack machine as soon as he enters the NFL.

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, DE, RT, CB, LB

4. Cleveland Browns: Johnny Manziel QB, Texas A&M

I’ll list
Johnny Football at 6’0, 200lbs. his true numbers will come out at the
combine.Last year I had him pegged as
an upside 3rd round pick but this year I’ve seen increased arm
strength and improved accuracy which puts him right in the mix as a top 10
pick.I don’t see the Drew Brees comparisons,
just because he’s short doesn’t mean he plays like all other short QB’s.To me, his play most resembles a better Tony
Romo with all the scrambling and ability to make positive plays when it seems
everything has broken down, the big difference is that he has the “IT” factor
and just finds a way to win.The big
question is how teams will evaluate his personality, ability to lead a
franchise and off the field question marks.He’s simply a playmaker and his skills on the field can’t be denied.

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, RB, WR, OG, nickel CB

5. Oakland Raiders: Blake Bortles QB, UCF

At 6’4,
230lbs Bortles has the size, above average arm strength and athletic ability
you want in your QB.Some scouts have
gone as far to call him “Andrew Luck-Lite” and a “Ben Roethlisberger clone”,
I’m not there yet but he’s an intriguing prospect and is quickly rising up
draft boards. More tape shows he’s terribly inconsistent with accuracy and
footwork issues, I think he needs more time.

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, DE, WR, CB, OT

6. Atlanta Falcons: Anthony Barr OLB, UCLA

A gifted
pass-rusher at 6’4, 245lbs, he has made the switch from FB/RB to elite rush
linebacker.Barr is capable of playing
in any scheme but his best fit as a 3-4 OLB.If he goes to a 4-3 team he would play 4-3 SAM LB and be used like Von
Miller.Tremendous upside

Team Needs: DE/OLB,
OT/OG, TE

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kony Ealy DE/OLB/DT, Missouri

I seem to be
higher on the 6’5, 275lb DE than most; he’s a matchup nightmare with his
size/speed combo and ability to line up anywhere on the D-Line and attack the
QB.I would take him as high as the
Falcons/Bucs pick in round one.

Team Needs:
DE/OLB, O-Line, TE, and another DT to pair with McCoy

8. Minnesota Vikings: Derek Carr QB, Fresno State

The brother
of former #1 pick David Carr, Derek Carr stands 6’2, 215lbs with a huge arm and
athletic ability.Some people seem to
think Carr is simply a system QB only capable of throwing quick slants out of
the shotgun; those people would be wrong and are letting his last name cloud
their judgment.He has the arm to make
every throw and the confidence to sneak it into tight windows.He does have issues with footwork and
changing his arm angles (sidearm) when under pressure, it appears he simply
trust his arm strength in any situation which leads to interceptions.For a comparison, Jay Cutler would work.*Stock is on the decline after a rough bowl
game and more film study; I might have him too high given the real problems he
has when under extreme pressure.Maybe
late round 1/early round 2 will be his final landing spot.*9’ 1/8 Hands – smaller than you want.
*Senior Bowl update: Clearly the top QB in Mobile, showing off his big arm
compared to the competition

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, DE, OG, and another S to pair with Smith

9. Buffalo Bills: Sammy Watkins WR, Clemson

A true #1 WR
option at 6’1, 180lbs.He’s a threat to
score from anywhere on the field with great speed and run after the catch
ability to go along with great hands.Although he’s a little smaller he looks similar to Larry Fitzgerald
coming out of Pitt.

Team Needs:
OT/OG, OLB, S, and WR (to go along with Johnson/Woods)

10. Detroit Lions: Justin Gilbert CB, Oklahoma State

The 6’1,
195lb corner has ideal size for today’s NFL.He had a down year last year but turned everything around with a
dominate 2013 campaign.He’s the total
package at corner with great size, good speed and great ball skills.Could be the first CB of the board come draft
day and can help out in the return game.

Team Needs:
CB, #2 WR, S, OG/OC *( A WR like Evans or Lee might be better value here but
WR’s are deeper than top end CB’s this year)

11. Tennessee Titans: Khalil Mack OLB, Buffalo

The 6’3,
240lb Mack is right there with Anthony Barr in the ranks.A former Hoops player, who only played one
season of football in high school, he received few offers at the D1 level.Buffalo was happy to have him and used him
all over the field to get after the QB.He can line up anywhere but again his best fit as an OLB in the 3-4 but
will be just fine as a 4-3 SAM LB who rushes the passer.

*Now could
go as high as the #2 pick.Only a
redshirt sophomore, the 6’5, 320lb O-Tackle is everything you look for in a
franchise Left Tackle.He has quick feet
and surprising athleticism for such a big guy.Already an elite run blocker in Auburn’s offense, his pass protection
skills are not far behind.I would be
shocked if such an upside prospect last past the top 12 picks.

Dix is the
#1 safety prospect and it’s not really all that close.The free safety has the speed to keep up with
WR’s and the size to lay out any TE that chooses to cross his path.

Team Needs:
OT, S, WR, CB

14. Chicago Bears: Ra’Shede Hageman DT, Minnesota

This monster
is 6’6, 310lbs with a rare size/speed/power resume and one of the best
prospects in the draft at any position.Reminds me of former Jags DT John Henderson, big time upside and should
move up the draft board.

Team Needs:
DT, CB, S, OG, DE, LB (depth)

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Louis Nix III NT/DT, Notre
Dame

The Vince
Wilfork clone stands 6’2, 340lbs.He can
play in any defensive front as either a NT or DT.Surprising agility for a guy of his body
type, he does more than just occupy blockers and stuff the run as he can get to
the QB with his power moves.Must prove
he’s %100 healthy after missing time this year.

Team Needs:
OT, CB, S, Youth on the DL

16. Dallas Cowboys: Timmy Jernigan DT, Florida State

A bit
undersized at 6’2, 298lbs for a 3 technique.But, that doesn’t stop him from being a dominant force inside using
great leverage and quickness to beat bigger centers and guards.

Team Needs:
All levels on Defense, DT, DE, CB, S

17. Baltimore Ravens: Marqise Lee WR, USC

The 6’0, 190
lb. wide receiver has game breaking speed to go along with polished route
running.Injuries have derailed the last
two years to go along with poor QB play and quite a few drops.When healthy, he’s a true game breaker.

Team Needs:
OT, WR, CB

18. New York Jets: Mike Evans WR, Texas A&M

The jacked
6’5, 225lb WR is a Vincent Jackson clone with the jump ball ability of an
Alshon Jeffery.So I’m very high on his
potential as a pro with his size mismatch against any DB and his yard after
catch power.Love his whole game.

Team Needs:
Offensive playmakers, WR, TE, OG, OLB, S/CB, RB

19. Miami Dolphins: Taylor Lewan OT, Michigan

Lewan is a
giant at 6’7, 305lbs and compares favorably to former Michigan #1 pick Jake
Long.An elite run blocker right now and
his pass protection skills have improved.He’s really a mauler with a mean streak (off the field as well?).He may not have the upside of the younger
more athletic LT prospects in this O-Tackle draft but he’s a day one starter on
the left side.

Team Needs:
OT/OG, DT, CB

20. Arizona Cardinals: Cyrus Kouandjio OT, Alabama

The 6’5,
310lb Bama Left Tackle has tremendous strength and athleticism and continues to
get better with every snap.He has as
much upside as any O-Lineman in the draft with a strong punch and improving
footwork. Struggled in his bowl game, getting caught lunging and off
balance.He could start off at Right
Tackle in the NFL but his future is at Left Tackle.

Team Needs: OT,
OLB/DE, Future QB

21. Green Bay Packers: C.J. Mosley LB, Alabama

A top ten
talent who may fall a bit due to his position.The 6’2, 230lb linebacker can do it all as an inside linebacker or weak
side in a 4-3 Defense.What sets him
apart is his ability to cover receivers; he has great speed, technique, and
instincts as the leader of the Alabama Defense.His skill set translates nicely to the next level and is scheme diverse.

Team Needs:
O-Line, TE, CB/S, LB, D-Line

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Darqueze Dennard CB, Michigan
State

Dennard is
fighting off contenders (Justin Gilbert) to be the first CB off the board.The 5’11, 185lb corner is physical and battle
tested.He excels in man coverage and
fights for position on every play, the mindset of a linebacker in a corners
body is a huge benefit while going against the monster WR’s at the next level.

Team Needs:
2 CB’s, S, OLB, #2 WR

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Ebron TE, North Carolina

The new era
of athletic, pass catching Tight Ends continues with the 6’4, 245lb Eric
Ebron.He plays and lines up like an
oversized WR and that’s a good thing for today’s NFL as he’s a matchup
nightmare who can’t be covered by slower LB’s or smaller CB’s.

Team Needs:
WR, TE, DE, ILB

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Ryan Shazier OLB
Ohio State

6’2, 225lb
pure speed LB in the mold of Bucs Lavonte David.Best fit would be as a 4-3 Will backer but
creative D-Coordinator will find a spot for him in any scheme.

Team Needs:
youth at CB, S, OLB, youth OL

Biggest need
is adding youth/depth to the secondary but CB/S value may be better in rounds 2
and 3.

25. San Diego Chargers: Antonio “Tiny” Richardson OT,
Tennessee

“Tiny”
Richardson goes 6’6, 330lbs and has held down the Left Tackle spot for two
years.With his size/athletic ability he
has tremendous upside but needs some improvement in hand placement and footwork
to become the true Franchise Left Tackle.

The redshirt
sophomore is an absolute Beast at 6’6, 235lbs.He is truly fun to watch and has become must see TV anytime he has the
ball in his hands.He doesn’t run, he
glides and with his long strides it looks like every step is 5 yards.He’s faced top NFL corner prospects and they
simply can’t cover him, it’s really not fair.Can you tell I’m a fan?

Team Needs:
Franchise QB, RB, WR, OG, nickel CB

27. New Orleans Saints: Scott Crichton DE/OLB, Oregon
State

1st
round talent at 6’3” 265lbs. Crichton’s best fit is as a 4-3 DE but he is
scheme diverse and could play OLB or 5 technique in a 3-4.Great power moves when attacking the QB,
needs to expand his finesse moves at the next level.

Team Needs:
O-Line, OLB, CB, WR

28. Carolina Panthers: Jordan Matthews WR, Vanderbilt

Ideal size
at 6’3, 200lbs with great hands but average speed.He’s polished and ready to contribute right
out of the gate.He won’t post gaudy
Combine numbers but his game speed is there.

Team Needs:
Future #1 WR, CB, OT/OG, S

29. New England Patriots: Jace Amaro TE, Texas Tech

The 6’5,
260lb TE is a Mini-Gronk.A huge target
and matchup nightmare, he has great hands/size/speed proven by the fact that he
just broke the single season record for most receiving yards by a Tight End in
NCAA history.He’s a great athlete and
moves well for a man his size.

Team Needs:
TE, O-Line, D-Line, CB

30. San Francisco 49ers: Allen Robinson WR, Penn State

The 6’3,
210lb WR is a big, physical receiver who’s impressive going over the middle
with ability to gain yards after the catch.Top flight speed is not his game, compares favorably to Anquan Boldin
when he was at Florida State.

Team Needs:
WR, CB, and youth on D-Line

31. Denver Broncos: Stephon Tuitt DE/DT,
Notre DameThe 6’6, 320lb Tuitt
can play anywhere on the D-Line in any scheme.Playing a lot like former Georgia Bulldog Richard Seymour, He can play 5
technique in the 3-4 or DE and DT in the 4-3.If his weight is down and he’s 100% healthy he should be a top 15
pick.He’s the total package with
size/power and a quick burst of the line.

Team Needs:
Interior O-Line, D-Line, CB

32. Seattle Seahawks: Zack Martin OT/OG, Notre Dame

The 6’4,
300lb Martin has been holding down Left Tackle for the Irish but it’s his
versatility is what makes him so valuable.People want to move him inside to guard but I see the feet of a Left
Tackle with improved teaching at the next level.He can start day one at guard or right tackle
and build on his tools to be a future left tackle.

Team Needs:
OT/OG, youth D-Line, WR, TE

ROUND TWO

33. Houston Texans: Kyle Van Noy DE/OLB, BYU

At 6’3,
235lbs Kyle Van Noy will excel as a 3-4 OLB pass rusher or 4-3 DE.Quick first step off the snap with great pass
rush moves, he terrorizes the quarterback and actually has solid pass coverage
skills.

Hyde is my
#1 RB this year, a big back at 6’0, 240lbs who can do it all.Power, good speed for his size, pass
protection and can catch out of the backfield.36. Oakland Raiders: Tre Mason RB, Auburn

Complete 3
down RB, starter from day one. 5’10, 200lbs with speed.The Godfather Gil Brandt has him as the best
RB in the class.

37. Atlanta Falcons: David Yankey OG/RT, Stanford

Battling to be the 1st guard off the board.1st round talent at 6’5, 300lbs,
athletic for his size and versatile who can play guard and tackle.38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE,
Washington

One of the three Elite TE’s in the class. 6’6, 255lbs, a
gifted athlete and pass catcher who can block,39. Jacksonville Jaguars: Zach Mettenberger QB, LSU

Much improved in all areas, great size (6’5, 235lbs), classic
drop back/pocket QB.Knee injury might
knock him down the draft but incredible upside.

40. Minnesota Vikings:Trent Murphy DE/OLB, Stanford

Plays like
Ryan Kerrigan, gifted pass rusher at 6’5, 260lbs.Powerful/violent hands help beat more
athletic blockers.Limited athleticism
showcased at the Senior Bowl, stock down a bit.

41. Buffalo Bills: Michael Sam DE/OLB, Missouri

Pass rush specialist, can line up as a 4-3 DE
or OLB. Declined this year but all the tools are there.

42. Tennessee Titans: Corey Robinson OT,
South Carolina

2nd Round Value.

43. New York Giants: Bradley Roby CB, Ohio State

After the 2012 season I thought for sure Roby would be a top
10 pick and the first CB off the board.Some off the field trouble and an up and down 2013 will push him down a
bit but he clearly has first round potential and has shown the ability to be a
lock down #1 corner.Good size at 5’11,
185lbs.44. St. Louis Rams: DaVante Adams WR, Fresno State

1st Round Talent.An undersized CB (5’10, 175lbs) with maybe the best skill set at his
position, I have to think his size pushes him down the draft.47. Dallas Cowboys: Cyril Richardson OG, Baylor

A powerful 6’5, 330lbs who can also move, will be in high
demand as the possible #1 true Guard in the class.48. Baltimore Ravens: Ka’Deem Carey RB, Arizona

Could be the
#1 RB in this year’s draft class.5’10,
200lbs, great vision and explosive.Can
catch the ball and pass protect.

49. New York Jets: Odell Beckham, Jr. WR, LSU

Game
breaking, speed WR who could push himself into the late 1st Round.6’0, 185lbs, a threat to score on every play

50. Miami Dolphins: Louchiez Purifoy CB, Florida

Big CB (6’1,
190lbs) who loves to gamble, fiery competitor.Gets caught out of position or burned while going all out for picks.Elite athletic ability to go along with NFL
size/speed and looks for contact.

51. Chicago Bears: Calvin Pryor FS,
Louisville

He’s going
in the 1st Round, just need to find the right spot for him.First Round talent and the clear #2 Safety, A
big hitting 6’2, 205lb with a complete skill set.Pryor can cover anyone at every level of the
secondary.

52. Arizona Cardinals: A.J. McCarron QB, Alabama

Good size
and purely a pocket QB.His tools are
not remarkable, needs talent around him for success.

53. Green Bay Packers: Dominique Easley DE/DT, Florida

Top 10 pick
if he’s healthy.Elite first step off
the line, can win with speed and power.Missed season due to injury.

Huge at 6’2,
215lbs.A big former WR, still learning
the CB position.Big time upside with
coaching to improve technique.The new
Legion of Boom type CB.

62. New England Patriots: Aaron Donald DT, Pittsburgh

Moving up, mid second.6’0, 290lbs.Undersized but a big
time talent with production too match.Dominant at the Senior Bowl, beats guards and centers with speed and
surprising power.Great leverage.

63. Denver Broncos: Terrance Mitchell CB, Oregon

Overshadowed
at Oregon as the #2 CB but solid all around.64. Seattle Seahawks: Will Sutton DT, Arizona State

Undersized
DT but great tape, how far will he drop due to size?6’0, 315lbs, he’s short with short arms and
the added 15 pounds is not good weight.

ROUND THREE

65. Houston Texans: Ed Reynolds FS, Stanford

2nd
Round

66. Washington Redskins: Victor Hampton CB, South
Carolina

67. Oakland Raiders: Paul Richardson WR,
Colorado

Could go as
high as the top of 2nd round.

68. Atlanta Falcons: JaWuan James OT, Tennessee

RT who could
find his way into round 2.

69. New York Jets (via Tampa Bay): Troy Niklis TE,
Norte Dame

2nd Round, Huge 6’7, 265lb TE.Now the #4 TE in the class.

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bishop Sankey RB, Washington

71. Cleveland Browns: Jaylen Watkins CB, Florida

Smooth,
great technique. Big at 6’0, 195 lbs.Lots of talent with the Gator CB’s this year.

72. Minnesota Vikings: Shayne Skov ILB, Stanford

Top 5 ILB prospect.73. Buffalo Bills: Su’a-Filo OG, UCLA

Top 5 Guard
prospect

74. New York Giants: Christian Jones OLB/ILB/DE,
Florida State

Great size/speed combo at 6’4, 230lbs, can play any LB spot
and slide down to DE.Can play in any
scheme but best fit would be at OLB in the 3-4 Defense.2nd, 3rd Round. He’s going higher just need to
find a spot for him.

75. St. Louis Rams: Tajh Boyd QB, Clemson

6’0, 220lb
QB.Solid skill set, needs time.

76. Detroit Lions: Travis Swanson C, Arkansas

77. San Francisco 49ers (via Tennessee): Bryan Stork
C, Florida State

78. Dallas Cowboys: Jimmy Garoppolo QB, Eastern
Illinois

Rising QB
prospect, Same school and similar size to Tony Romo. 6’2, 220lbs.

79. Baltimore Ravens: James Hurst OT, North Carolina

Broken Leg
in final game drops him down a bit, solid Left Tackle

80. New York Jets: Lache Seastrunk RB, Baylor

(5’9,
210lbs).Explosive, 1 cut and go style
runner, could go as high as round 2.

81. Miami Dolphins: Ego Ferguson DT, LSU

82. Chicago Bears: Kareem Martin DE, North Carolina

6’5, 370lbs, long and fast.A true 4-3 Right DE and rising to the top of Round 2.Not many pure 4-3 DE’s this year, this will
greatly improve is draft stock. Time to move him up.North Carolina keeps pumping out great DE
prospects

Looks like
he will move inside to Guard or RT.92. Carolina Panthers: Aaron Lynch, DE South Florida

Former Notre
Dame stud, transferred and his production never got back to his ND days.He could be Greg Hardy.

93. New England Patriots: Brandon Coleman WR, Rutgers

Big, 6’6,
WR. Upside pick

94. San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Colvin
CB, Oklahoma

Tore his ACL
at the Senior Bowl, just terrible news and he will fall down boards a bit.5’11, 185lbs.

95. Denver Broncos: Zach Fulton OG/OC, Tennessee

96. Minnesota Vikings (via Seattle): Ahmad Dixon S,
Baylor

ROUND FOUR

97. Houston Texans: Seantrel Henderson OT, Miami

Physically gifted RT, former #1 prospect out of high
school.Does he love football?Massive
at 6’6, 330lbs and very well put together, he has the biggest wingspan of
anyone at the Senior Bowl and that really helps him at Offensive Tackle.

98. Washington Redskins: DaQuan Jones DT, Penn State

99. Atlanta Falcons: Arthur Lynch TE, Georgia

100. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gabe Jackson OG,
Mississippi State

101. Jacksonville Jaguars: Joel Bitonio OT, Nevada

102. Cleveland Browns: Jackson Jeffcoat DE/OLB, Texas

2nd,
round talent

103. Oakland Raiders:E.J. Gaines CB, Missouri

5’10, 195lbs.

104. Minnesota Vikings: Anthony Steen OG, Alabama

105. Buffalo Bills: Morgan Breslin DE/OLB, USC

106. St. Louis Rams: Daniel McCullers DT/NT, Tennessee

Huge, biggest guy at the senior Bowl at 6’6, 350lbs.

107. Detroit Lions: Yawin Smallwood LB, Connecticut

108. Tennessee Titans: Aaron Murray QB, Georgia

Polished college QB. 6’0, 201lbs.

109. New York Giants: Jeremy Hill RB, LSU

Top 5 RB
prospect, could go as high as Round 2.At 6’2, 225lbs, Hill combines power and speed with great vision.Some have him as the #1 RB prospect.This is too low for a talent like Hill, most
likely mid-high round 2.